50 round drums at midway on clearance.

[wbear]

I have 2 of these on the way and just watched a UT video on them. Should have watched before ordering, my fault but all the comments were so positive.

Please tell me I didn't just spend $120 on something that won't even hold the bolt open on the last shot! That feature is one of my favorites on the 15-22.

 

[Decipher]

No, it will not hold the bolt open. Unless this is going to be your primary magazine, I don't think it's that big of a deal. I got mine for insane plinking fun, but it's going to be more of a novelty toy than my primary magazine. I'm sure someone will take them off your hands if you decide to sell them.

 

[erick1987]

I have 2 of these on the way and just watched a UT video on them. Should have watched before ordering, my fault but all the comments were so positive.

Please tell me I didn't just spend $120 on something that won't even hold the bolt open on the last shot! That feature is one of my favorites on the 15-22.

them not having a bolt catch is the only reason why they are the only aftermarket mag available due to S&W's lawsuit with promag and pt

 

[Decipher]

^Good point. I forget that I read that somewhere.

 

[Majorlk]

them not having a bolt catch is the only reason why they are the only aftermarket mag available due to S&W's lawsuit with promag and pt

It's my understanding that a licensing arrangement was negotiated between the parties and ProMag and PT are back in production ... Not that it does anyone in Connecticut and several other states any good.

 

[raver]

This thread's been near the top for so long I finally couldn't resist anymore and got two.

When asked what I spent $120 on this close to Valentine's, I'm blaming you guys.

 

[wbear]

Ok, got my two drums. They look good but there is a note in the box with a very short list of brands that will work and no hollow points.

All I have been able to get lately is Federal 550 value packs and of course they are hollow points.

Before ordering I read the reviews at Midway and no one complained about hollow point limitations.

Has anyone been able to use Federal value pack in the drum?

 

[dk.easterly]

Ok, got my two drums. They look good but there is a note in the box with a very short list of brands that will work and no hollow points.

All I have been able to get lately is Federal 550 value packs and of course they are hollow points.

Before ordering I read the reviews at Midway and no one complained about hollow point limitations.

Has anyone been able to use Federal value pack in the drum?

Only one way to find out...

 

[WilliamG]

Can't imagine why hollow-points wouldn't work anyway...

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

I ran both of mine with hollow points this weekend and had no problems.

It said they don't recommend using hollow points, not "do not use hollow points".

 

[pullinmapuddah]

Thank you for sharing the find! I ordered two for myself. I think my daughter might try to take one of them away from me so I'll have to hide the second one lol.

 

[wbear]

I ran both of mine with hollow points this weekend and had no problems.

It said they don't recommend using hollow points, not "do not use hollow points".

I'm glad HP's work, for me the drums usefulness would be much lower if they didn't.

The note that came with my drum said "Use round nose bullets. Stay away from hollow points".

To me that's another way of saying don't use hollow points.

 

[huthike]

Ordered mine - thanks for the tip!

 

[UKRsoldier]

Can't imagine why hollow-points wouldn't work anyway...

Probably something about the stubbier shape of the hollow point possibly getting caught on internals of the drum and not feeding properly.

 

[jmike1487]

I love mine

 

[Zombiehunter]

For those who still want or need these the Black Dog factory website shows they have most of their stuff for half price with coupon HALFOFF which drops the drums from $80 to $40. Shipping for 2 was $13 for me in PA so my two I ordered cost me $93 delivered. We will see how they perform with the slidefire kit I ordered.

Black Dog Machine LLC - High Capacity Magazines for AR15.22, Atchison/Ciener©, CMMG©, Spike's Tactical© & Olympic Arm M261 kits - Home

 

[lowriderfxr]

You can order them from Black Dog Machine LLC, the manufacturer,

Black Dog Machine LLC - High Capacity Magazines for AR15.22, Atchison/Ciener©, CMMG©, Spike's Tactical© & Olympic Arm M261 kits - Home , enter the coupon code halfoff, and they are 40.00 each. I already got 3!

 

[JeffDeMello]

I went to their site and didn't see any M&P 15-22 mags. 50 rd.

 

[cjt50]

S&W M&P15.22 50rd DRUM $80

Here ya go

 

[pinchy226]

HALFOFF coupon

Don't forget to do what Zombiehunter says on 2/24.....enter HALFOFF for 50% savings at Blac Dog Machine website.